J.D. Cannon Biography

Fast Facts

• Attended New York's American Academy of Dramatic Arts
• Husband of Broadway actress and playwright Alice Cannon
• Last TV role was in an episode of NBC's "Law and Order" in 1991
• First major movie role was in the 1967 crime drama "Cool Hand Luke․"
• Served during World War II in the U․S․ Army
• Was known to wear a toupee later in his acting career
• Helped to establish Joseph Papp's renowned New York Shakespeare Festival